Last year, as you’ve read (and read, and read….), was a year for weather upheavals. I was so looking forward to starting the new growing season on a new topic, but here in the Northeast, Mother Nature is toying with us again. St. Patrick’s Day 2012 was a picture-perfect day in Northern Jersey, and I … Read more
Weather. We can predict it fairly accurately, but we can’t control it. We often have a mix of seasons, some wild and some mild, thank goodness, so we can at least shake ourselves off and move on to the next one. But not this year. As I look back on 2011, I’m amazed at all … Read more
Christmas is just around the corner, although thanks to advertising and retail stores, you’d think it’s been here for months. I saw my first Christmas decorations in our local Walgreen’s store the week before Halloween. It really did bother me a bit, rushing the season like that, but when we got hit with a freak … Read more
Finally, the day that everyone has been talking about all year has arrived – 11/11/11. So in honor of this auspicious day, I thought it might be fun to make a list of 11 things to smooth your transition through the winter and into next spring. Most of the tips are for your lawn and … Read more
Hurricane Irene has now come and gone in the Northeast, but her aftermath will be with us for months to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who are dealing with flooding and personal loss. Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of those whose lives she took. We were extremely fortunate here … Read more
One of the most common questions we have been hearing the last few weeks is, “Why does my lawn look so terrible, and how are you planning on fixing it?” As much as those of us in the lawn maintenance industry like to feel in control of your lawn, the reality is, there are some … Read more
